used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
AustriannounUS /ˈɔːstriən/
a native or inhabitant of Austria
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
a person who is in charge
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
with resolute determination
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading OUR GUESTS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
HungarianadjectiveUS /həŋˈɡeriən/
relating to or characteristic of Hungary
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
of great significance or value
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
Kossuth
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From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
not any; not one
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
and nothing more
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading OUR GUESTS.
patriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
participate in games or sport
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many interesting visitors came and went, both at Green Peace and the Valley,--many more than I can recollect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
at the time that
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
which person or people
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
belonging to which person
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading At all events, we used to play with the hat (I wonder whose it was!) under this impression, and it formed an important element in “dressing up,” which was one of our chief delights.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
yokenounUS /joʊk/
fabric comprising a fitted part at the top of a garment
From this reading The visit of Kossuth, the great Hungarian patriot, made no impression upon me, as I was only a year old when he came to this country; but there was a great reception for him at Green Peace, and many people assembled to do honor to the brave man who had tried so hard to free his country from the Austrian yoke, and had so nearly succeeded.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading I remember a certain hat, which we younger children firmly believed to have been his, though I have since been informed that we were mistaken.
